athena1277 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I need ideas for mine and dh's dads for father's day. We got a Groupon type deal and sent flowers to our moms for Mother's Day. I have no idea what to do for the dads. They don't need anything and don't collect anything. We just gave each set of grandparents a nice book of pictures of the kids for Christmas. I looked at other photo things, but the only things that they might like are too expensive. I am totally stumped. Help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificent_baby Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 It's too late for this year, but in the past for birthdays, father's day, etc. for men in my family, I have purchased American flags that have been flown over the US capitol. I found the contact info on my state government site. Fill out a form, the flag is flown for a day or so, and mailed to you (or the receipient). It comes with a nice certificate from the state representative that handles this service, with receipient's name. I would assume all states offer this service. This gift has gone over really well. Inexpensive too, around $20 or so. (please excuse any typos, its early and I'm still half asleep!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 For my husband, it is good chocolate and his favorite candy. If I make up a gift bag of this stuff, he's over the moon. But, this is also Mr. science geek so he gets all misty eyed if I give him the components to make model rocket fuel, chemicals or samples of elements for his collection, or rare earth magnets! :D My brother likes golf and always appreciates certificates for that. My dad, the avid gardener, just got all GEEKED UP because for their 50th wedding anniversary, my mom bought him one of those hand crank compost bins. I swear he'll spend the whole summer out there during his spare time just cranking away. :lol: What about gift cards to favorite restaurants or to the movies? Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnificent_baby Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Another idea is fruit basket type gifts from Harry and David. My in-laws have really enjoyed these. Or put together your own and deliver to them. You could do cookies, gourmet popcorns, nuts, magazines, books, just to name a few ideas. Magazine subscription? My inlaws and Grandma enjoy Reminisce magazine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama_Rana Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Drill bits. My dh swears he can't have too many. One year for Christmas I told everyone to get drill bits for his stocking. He loved it. :lol: But he's weird that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Steak. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Drill bits. My dh swears he can't have too many. One year for Christmas I told everyone to get drill bits for his stocking. He loved it. :lol: But he's weird that way. Oh yes, tools. My dh is a carpenter, has every tool under the sun, but loves new drill bits. My dad, understanding this concept, usually buys him tools for Christmas. Steak. :D This too. I think mine will get the day to go fishing. We bought him a fishing t-shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Peach Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Steak. :D :D We are taking DH to Texas Roadhouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 We don't do gifts for Mother's/Father's Day for our parents anymore, just cards and a phone call. But things that my dad would like, just little stuff that said we were thinking of him: replacement ball cap for his favorite team (since he wears them a lot now that he's retired, and they get icky after a bit), his favorite snack, books of his favorite types of puzzles, an interesting book or movie. FIL is harder, but in the past, we've gotten him things to listen to in the car, like old radio shows on CD/mp3, and he's said he really enjoys those. As for DHs, that should be fairly obvious -- food/dessert and teA. From the kids, probably cards, and it just occurred to me that he could probably use a new ball cap too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I always send my dad a book. Easy to pick something on Amazon he will like, and they ship it for me with a gift note. I've also done fudge, cigars, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rutamattatt Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 We're getting DH a cornhole game this year. My dad is getting a gift card to either Lowes or Sears. Not sure what we will do for FIL - he is extra tricky. May steal some ideas from this post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Beef jerky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Food of some sort. I got dh a really nice grill this year, but we don't normally spend that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I made a Bacon Bouquet for my dh and he loved it! http://www.instructables.com/id/Bacon-Roses/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Bacon.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WistfulRidge Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Something that he can just relax and have fun doing. In the past this has been family outings, a nice date, a video game, a good book... I'm kind of stumped for this year. All of the stuff I want to get him hasn't been released yet. I'm thinking a nice evening for the both of us if one of the sitters I trust is available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I made a Bacon Bouquet for my dh and he loved it! http://www.instructables.com/id/Bacon-Roses/ Dh is getting a new grill, but I'm tempted to do this, too. He would love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 A nice homecooked meal of his choosing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share Posted June 11, 2012 A nice homecooked meal of his choosing. This is what dh is getting, but our dads live very far away, so it has to be something we can send. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 There is always the go to, never fails fall back - lingerie! :D Not exactly for him and yet, for him....works every time! :lol: Probably not the best Father's Day gift from the children however. ;) Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Grilling accessories. A yummy bottle of marinade/spice rub/sauce etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 This is what dh is getting, but our dads live very far away, so it has to be something we can send. The male equivalent of TeleFlora is Hickory Farms. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 an order from Omaha Steaks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 For Wolf, anything to do w/golf, or Edmonton Oilers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommee & Baba Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I'm getting my dh another RC Helicopter. He loved the one I got him for Christmas & would love another. I'm also going to make him cookies. His birthday is at the end of the month so I'm going to snag a couple geek shirts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I just did my usual order with Amazon to have my Dad get yet another well-written book on WWII sent to him (along with a gag bag of little army men). Most guys like military stuff. Hubby likes getting odd bottles of beer to try - the local beer shop has single bottles and I put together six-packs of random oddments for him to try. Beef jerky is good - but also look for places that can send an assortment of various jerky made from other animals, too. Now that is interesting (alligator jerky? antelope? bison?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegoat Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 I nice bottle of scotch or gin goes over well here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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